Motor Spirit / Gasoline / Petrol Emergency Information Panel (EIP) Sign

EIP Sign – Motor Spirit / Gasoline / Petrol Emergency Information Panel (EIP) Sign

Motor Spirit / Gasoline / Petrol Emergency Information Panel (EIP) Sign – The “Motor Spirit / Gasoline / Petrol Emergency Information Panel (EIP) Sign” plays a key role in ensuring safety and providing critical information during emergencies involving gasoline or petrol. Its main purposes include:

1. Emergency Response Guidance: This sign provides first responders with vital information during emergencies such as fuel leaks, fires, or accidents involving gasoline. It outlines specific hazards, necessary precautions, and procedures to follow, enabling responders to act quickly and safely.
2. Hazard Identification: Gasoline (petrol) is a highly flammable liquid, and the sign warns of the potential hazards associated with it, including risks of fire and explosion. This helps in identifying the fuel and assessing the potential danger at the scene.
3. Compliance: The sign is essential for meeting legal and regulatory requirements concerning the handling and storage of gasoline. Many safety and environmental regulations mandate the use of such emergency information panels at fuel storage sites or transportation vehicles.
4. Public and Worker Safety: By clearly displaying emergency contact information, safety precautions, and hazardous properties of gasoline, the sign helps protect workers and the public from harm, ensuring that appropriate steps are taken to avoid injury or environmental damage.
5. Safety and Preparedness: It helps businesses and facilities handling gasoline remain prepared for emergencies by providing a standardized, recognizable source of important safety information.

FAQs

1️⃣ Why do I need a Motor Spirit / Gasoline / Petrol Emergency Information Panel (EIP) Sign?
Petrol is one of the most flammable fuels used in New Zealand. Displaying this sign is required under NZS 5433 to alert emergency services and ensure compliant identification of UN 1203 Class 3 dangerous goods.

2️⃣ Where should it be used?

• On fuel tankers transporting petrol (Class 3 DG)

• On bulk-storage tanks or depot facilities

• At service-station or refuelling-area entrances

• Near decanting or transfer points for petrol products

3️⃣ What information does this sign show?

• UN 1203 — Motor Spirit / Gasoline / Petrol

• HAZCHEM 3YE (fire + spill response code)

• Emergency-contact panel space

• Class 3 flammable-liquid diamond

How to choose the right mounting options.

Corflute: short-term term less than 2 years outdoors

Thin PVC: Medium term, more than 2 years

ACM: Long term 5 years or more

Supplied as a sticker:

long-term digital print laminated for long-term use. With a life of 5 years or more. We use a Hi Tac vinyl which allows it to be applied to most surfaces.

Magnetic mounting option for the Motor Spirit / Gasoline / Petrol Emergency Information Panel (EIP) Sign

Flexible, vehicle-grade magnetic placards with the Motor Spirit Or Gasoline Or Petrol Emergency Information Panel Sign printed on premium vinyl, laminated, and mounted to automotive magnetic sheeting. They stick to ferrous steel panels and remove without residue—ideal for vehicles that only carry DG sometimes.

Who they’re for

• Contractors / couriers who transport Dangerous Goods occasionally

• Hire or multi-use vehicles (no permanent signage)

• Sites that swap classes depending on load (quick changeover)

• Magnet: vehicle-grade sheet, 0.8–1.0 mm thick (30–40 mil), high-energy.

• Face film: outdoor self-adhesive vinyl + UV laminate (gloss).

• Operating temp: suitable from winter cold to summer heat (typical automotive range).

Where they work (and don’t)

• Works on: painted steel panels that are flat, clean, and smooth.

• Doesn’t work on: aluminium, stainless, plastics, composites, heavy body filler; vinyl wraps, ceramic coatings, heavily textured paint.

• If customers have aluminium doors/ute trays, suggest self-adhesive or rigid ACM instead.

Fitment checklist

1. Clean & dry the panel (no wax/polish).

2. Warm, flat magnet—no curl.

3. Apply to flat steel only; press from centre out.

4. Do not bridge panel gaps, ribs or sharp curves.

5. Remove daily to clean/dry both surfaces; store flat.

6. In heavy rain/highway speeds, check edges haven’t lifted.

Care & maintenance

• Remove and wipe after wet weather; store flat (never rolled tight).

• Move position slightly each week to avoid differential fading.

• Avoid use on freshly resprayed paint (allow full cure).

Compliance note

• Magnet is a mounting method. The operator must ensure placards are the correct class, size, and securely affixed for the journey. Some carriers or site rules may require permanent/rigid placards—check your procedure.

For more information check out these links

• WorkSafe NZ – Hazardous Substances Management
  👉 WorkSafe NZ – Hazardous substances

• EPA NZ – HSNO Act guidance
  👉 EPA NZ – Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act

• United Nations GHS
  👉 UN – Globally Harmonized System (GHS)  

• Why you need the correct Hazard sign

Please note. We make some of our safety signs to order and it may take 5 to 10 business days to receive. If you require your order urgently, please don’t hesitate to contact us to confirm an estimated delivery date prior to placing your order.

If you are not sure about what sign you need for your business, just contact us at +6432183350 or email us and we will make it ready for you.